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Stormers dismantle Sharks 39-22 in Cape Town derby
The Stormers beat the Sharks 39-22 in Cape Town, with Hacjivah Dayimani scoring twice and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu man of the match as scrum dominance and two Sharks yellow cards proved decisive.
Stormers dismantle Sharks 39-22 but Etzebeth and Moyo injury scares cast shadow over bonus-point win
The Stormers beat the Sharks 39-22 at DHL Stadium in Round Three of the URC, running in six tries in a scrum-dominated performance, though injuries to Springboks Eben Etzebeth and Vusi Moyo in the first half will concern the national management.
Bulls demolish Lions 57-15 as returning Springboks make emphatic statement at Loftus
The Vodacom Bulls produced a clinical display of power rugby to thrash the Emirates Lions 57-15 in their United Rugby Championship derby at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Cameron Hanekom claimed man of the match honours as the hosts ran in nine tries, with returning Springboks making an immediate impact. The victory marked a commanding response after the Bulls' narrow defeat to Munster the previous weekend.
All Blacks close to within a point of Springboks after Eden Park demolition of Wallabies
New Zealand's 50-19 Bledisloe Cup win over Australia has trimmed the Springboks' World Rugby rankings lead to just 1.28 points, with South Africa on 93.09 and the All Blacks moving to 91.81.
Stormers vow to banish 'low point' as Sharks bring unbeaten record to Cape Town
The Stormers have warned the league-leading Sharks they will not repeat the flat performances that yielded consecutive defeats last January. John Dobson's side welcome seven Springboks back for their season debuts in Saturday's coastal derby at DHL Stadium, where the hosts will don the famed Men in Black jersey for the first time in nearly two decades. The Sharks arrive unbeaten after maximum-point victories over the Ospreys and reigning champions Leinster.
Springboks and All Blacks sell out Twickenham Nations Championship finale allocations
Springbok and All Black supporter allocations of 1,000 tickets each have sold out for the Nations Championship finals weekend at Twickenham, as England's home quota was increased to 2,000 to meet demand.
Springbok demand outstrips England in Twickenham Nations Championship ticket sales
Demand for Springbok tickets at Twickenham's Nations Championship finals weekend has reportedly outpaced that of hosts England.
Springbok and All Black ticket demand eclipses England's at Twickenham finals weekend
Springbok and All Black ticket allocations for the Nations Championship finals weekend at Twickenham have sold out, with demand exceeding that for host nation England ahead of the inaugural competition's culmination next month.
Nche hails cultural shift as Sharks lead URC standings
Ox Nche has praised the Hollywoodbets Sharks' improved alignment and cultural changes following their strong start to the United Rugby Championship season. The Springbok loosehead, speaking ahead of Saturday's derby against the DHL Stormers in Cape Town, said the Durban side are now translating words into action after structural changes in the off-season.
Nche credits 'action over words' as Sharks hit their stride under Pietersen
Ox Nche credits JP Pietersen's first-year impact for a shift in culture at the Sharks, who lead the URC after back-to-back bonus-point wins, with a Cape derby against the Stormers next up on Saturday.
Springbok and All Black ticket demand dwarfs England's at Twickenham Nations Championship finale
Demand for Springbok and All Black tickets at the Nations Championship finals weekend at Twickenham has exceeded that for host nation England, with both southern hemisphere allocations already sold out.
World Rugby bans hip-drop tackle after Springbok coach's input on player welfare
World Rugby has outlawed the hip-drop and knee-drop tackles following recommendations from an expert working group that included Springbok assistant coach Felix Jones. The hip-drop technique, which caused serious leg injuries at the recent U20 World Championship, will be sanctioned with at least a penalty from November 1. The decision reflects growing concern over dangerous tackling methods that threaten player welfare.
World Rugby bans hip drop and knee drop tackles from November 1
World Rugby has banned hip drop and knee drop tackles from November 1, following lobbying that included Springboks coach Felix Jones, after Elrigh Louw spent 10 months on the sideline with a fractured leg and knee ligament damage sustained from a hip drop in early 2025.
Felix Jones helped shape World Rugby's new hip-drop and knee-drop tackle laws
Felix Jones was part of the World Rugby working group that has formalised penalties for hip-drop and knee-drop tackles, with the law changes coming into effect on 5 October and 1 November respectively.
Nche endorses Sharks' cultural shift as structural changes take hold
Ox Nche has backed the structural and cultural changes at the Sharks, with defence coach Joey Mongalo pointing to the appointments of Rory Duncan as chief of staff and Dave Williams as general manager as the foundation of a more rugby-focused organisation — as the log-leading Sharks prepare to face the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.
Venter relishes personal edge of Jukskei Derby against Bok teammates
Lions loosehead Boan Venter says Saturday's Jukskei Derby at Loftus carries a personal edge as he prepares to face Bok teammates, with the Lions looking to back up nine points from two rounds and repeat last season's win over the Bulls.
Nche plays down personal duel with Louw ahead of Sharks-Stormers clash
Ox Nche has played down the anticipated personal scrum battle with Wilco Louw ahead of the Sharks' trip to Cape Town, stressing collective pack performance after their dominant set-piece display in last week's 26-20 win over Leinster.
Fourie backs Paulo as Stormers own line-out collapse collectively
Deon Fourie has defended Vernon Paulo over the Stormers' 11 line-out losses against Edinburgh, calling the set-piece failure a collective issue rather than the young hooker's fault, with the side now turning their focus to hosting the Sharks at DHL Stadium on Saturday.
Etzebeth brilliance seals Sharks statement win over Leinster
Eben Etzebeth produced a moment of attacking magic to set up André Esterhuizen's decisive try as the Hollywoodbets Sharks defeated defending champions Leinster 26-20 in round two of the United Rugby Championship. The victory, built on the defensive steel of returning Springboks, leaves the Sharks top of the standings with maximum points from two matches. Coach JP Pietersen credited his World Cup winners with providing the injection needed to overcome the Irish province.
Etzebeth-to-Esterhuizen try highlights Sharks' Bok combination in URC round two
Edwill van der Merwe, Eben Etzebeth and André Esterhuizen combined for a coast-to-coast try in the Sharks' URC round two match.